Prisoner swap
Freed 'Washington Post' reporter Evan Gershkovich recounts FSB plot behind Russia arrest
US reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia in 2023 and now believes he was a victim of an elaborate sting operation by Russia's federal security service.
Hamas terrorist behind 2003 murder of Shalom Har-Melech killed in IDF strike in Gaza
Russia and Ukraine swap 103 prisoners of war each
Israel seeks return of Jewish remains buried in Lebanon as part of prisoner talks - report
Russia confirms prisoner exchange with Ukraine
Vereshchuk said that 14 civilians were also returning to Ukraine as part of the deal.
Iran appears ready to swap prisoners with US as talks approach 'finish line'
A prisoner swap between Iran and the United States is expected soon as talks on a new deal with Iran enter the homestretch.
Israel, Hamas both inflexible in prisoner swap negotiations - opinion
Since the war in 2014, the Government of Israel has been trying to indirectly negotiate with Hamas for the return of the four Israeli captives.
Lapid heads to Cairo as Israeli-Hamas tensions heat up
It is speculated that Lapid may meet with Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi. If so, he would return to him ancient Egyptian artifacts illegally smuggled into Israel.
Israel turned down ‘road map’ for prisoner swap, Hamas claims
The alleged Israeli rejection of the Hamas offer came against a backdrop of reports suggesting that progress has been made towards striking a prisoner swap deal.
Israel, Hamas reach ‘understandings’ on prisoner swap - report
Last week, Hamas said that the issue of the prisoners remains at the top of its priorities and it will not rest until they are all released from Israeli prisons.
Israel still fractured by prisoner swap debates, 10-years after Schalit deal
The release of Gilad Schalit was a testament to a long-held army principle that the IDF does not abandon its soldiers on the battlefield. However, many think that the price was too high.
PA President Abbas trying to block Israel-Hamas prisoner deal - report
Abbas is seeking to hinder the Egyptian mediation efforts because of his objection to the inclusion of jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti.
Hamas pushes for prisoner swap, warns of 'explosion' during Egypt visit
A Hamas delegation pushed for a prisoner swap with Israel, while warning "violations" of Jerusalem could cause situation to explode.
‘Significant progress’ achieved in prisoner swap negotiations – report
Palestinian Islamic Jihad called for kidnapping IDF soldiers to force Israel to release security prisoners.
